Robinson never signed and instead is now a free agent. It’s one the two parties began talking about two years ago. Atlanta United offered a contract of approximately $1.7 million per year to Robinson almost 18 months ago. Miles Robinson, centerback, 123 MLS appearances. He is a solid defender but may not be as good with the ball playing out of the back and trying to break a press as the team would like. The 25-year-old has the MLS experience and a budget-friendly salary ($202,000). He can play with the ball at his feet and is decent in the air.ĭonovan Pines, centerback, 87 MLS appearances. He came up with Columbus before he was traded to San Jose. Because the 33-year-old made $1,165,667 this season, Mensah would likely have to agree to a fairly significant salary reduction that would reflect he would be signed likely as a depth piece. Jonathan Mensah, centerback, 185 MLS appearances. None of these possibilities are going to be the one that pushes Atlanta United into a top-four team in the East, but they could help.